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Dr. Jacob N. Blatt, a cardiac electrophysiologist, is an Atlanta native. He graduated with honors from Duke University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Anthropology & Anatomy. After receiving his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, he was appointed a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School while completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. He returned home to Atlanta and completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Blatt is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease, and is board-eligible in cardiac electrophysiology. He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, American Heart Association and the Medical Honor Society Alpha Omega Alpha. He joined Wellstar in August of 2010, and is fully trained in all aspects of invasive cardiac electrophysiology including pacemakers, defibrillators, resynchronization therapy, complex arrhythmia management and ablation, transeptal catheterization, and transvenous lead extraction. He has a special interest in catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Blatt is married and the father of two children. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and has always been an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Meet Dr. Jacob Blatt
Specialties
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Education & Training
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Card/Electro
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 220 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.85
Listened to me carefully
4.82
Shared the right amount of information
4.70
Earned my trust
4.64
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Patient Reviews
5
Very informative. Left with better understanding of my situation and a direction to take for corrective action if I so choose.
April 12, 2024
5
Very Professional and caring
April 3, 2024
5
I was impressed with the way Dr. Blatt explained everything to me that I needed to know and more to in terms that I could understand. I think he's a very good doctor and I trust him.
March 31, 2024
5
The nurse was awesome and the doctor himself was a great doctor and explained everything very well.
March 31, 2024
5
Doctors and practice are timely. No waiting for hours to see doctors.
March 30, 2024
1
Worse experience I ever had
March 24, 2024
5
Very professional and caring.
March 23, 2024
5
The front office staff seemed unenthusiastic about interacting with patients.
March 22, 2024
5
We appreciate Dr. Blatt taking additional time with us as my dad is 91 years old and I came in from Maryland and my brother came in from Canada and we're just trying to get - just make sure that we know what's going on with our dad's health. So I really appreciate the time he spent with us.
March 15, 2024
5
The team at Wellstar Douglas Heart Care are top notched. They are very attentive and show that they care. You feel like you are their only patient. Dr. Blatt is very good at his profession. He takes a thorough approach with his patients. I was there for a pre-op for an Ablation procedure. Dr. Blatt made me feel very comfortable and confident about the Ablation procedure. I am thankful for such a warm and welcoming Team of professionals.
March 14, 2024
5
Only issue is being sent to get procedures that Medicare doesn't cover with hundreds of dollars in excess - wasted trip, time, & gas ... we should be told in advance ... that's the only thing somebody in the office is dropping the ball on ... otherwise, staff is great ...
March 13, 2024
5
Excellent patient education
February 28, 2024
5
Very satisfying I know I am and good Hands Thanks and God bless the personal who take care of us In need ?
February 16, 2024
5
Great
February 15, 2024
5
Yes, Dr. Blatt did a fine job. I like the staff and everything was handled professionally. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
I felt really confident after my visit with Dr. Blatt.
February 12, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best!!!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was amazing. He explained everything in detail and made me feel comfortable . I will definitely recommend him to others.
February 8, 2024
5
The experience reaffirmed my belief in the medical field.
February 8, 2024
5
I have now been to three locations of WellStar. I am very well pleased with all aspects of their health system. I am trusting Dr Jacob Blatt and Dr Melissa Burroughs with my life.
February 3, 2024
5
Everyone is great!
February 4, 2024
5
A very positive visit.
February 1, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt and staff are awesome!
January 27, 2024
4
It was my first visit with Dr. Blatt. He was very attentive and seemed quite competent. As our doctor/patient relationship grows I will be more able to give feedback on his practice.
January 26, 2024
5
Excellent explanations of my Afib.
January 24, 2024
5
I am so appreciative to this practice and to Dr. Blatt. From the office staff, to the MA, the nurses, and the doctor himself my care was stellar. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Everything was explained so thoroughly and I was involved every step of the way.
January 15, 2024
5
Both the technician and Dr. Blatt were excellent.
January 15, 2024
5
I've been very impressed with professionalism and care that they take. Thank you
January 7, 2024
5
He has a great educational background, practice & respectful of his patients.
December 30, 2023
5
love that they hear what you say and spend time with you.. they even stayed late to make sure he was put on the book for surgery
December 16, 2023
5
Very informative. Left with better understanding of my situation and a direction to take for corrective action if I so choose.
April 12, 2024
5
Very Professional and caring
April 3, 2024
5
I was impressed with the way Dr. Blatt explained everything to me that I needed to know and more to in terms that I could understand. I think he's a very good doctor and I trust him.
March 31, 2024
5
The nurse was awesome and the doctor himself was a great doctor and explained everything very well.
March 31, 2024
5
Doctors and practice are timely. No waiting for hours to see doctors.
March 30, 2024
5
Very professional and caring.
March 23, 2024
5
The front office staff seemed unenthusiastic about interacting with patients.
March 22, 2024
5
We appreciate Dr. Blatt taking additional time with us as my dad is 91 years old and I came in from Maryland and my brother came in from Canada and we're just trying to get - just make sure that we know what's going on with our dad's health. So I really appreciate the time he spent with us.
March 15, 2024
5
The team at Wellstar Douglas Heart Care are top notched. They are very attentive and show that they care. You feel like you are their only patient. Dr. Blatt is very good at his profession. He takes a thorough approach with his patients. I was there for a pre-op for an Ablation procedure. Dr. Blatt made me feel very comfortable and confident about the Ablation procedure. I am thankful for such a warm and welcoming Team of professionals.
March 14, 2024
5
Only issue is being sent to get procedures that Medicare doesn't cover with hundreds of dollars in excess - wasted trip, time, & gas ... we should be told in advance ... that's the only thing somebody in the office is dropping the ball on ... otherwise, staff is great ...
March 13, 2024
5
Excellent patient education
February 28, 2024
5
Very satisfying I know I am and good Hands Thanks and God bless the personal who take care of us In need ?
February 16, 2024
5
Great
February 15, 2024
5
Yes, Dr. Blatt did a fine job. I like the staff and everything was handled professionally. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
I felt really confident after my visit with Dr. Blatt.
February 12, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best!!!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was amazing. He explained everything in detail and made me feel comfortable . I will definitely recommend him to others.
February 8, 2024
5
The experience reaffirmed my belief in the medical field.
February 8, 2024
5
I have now been to three locations of WellStar. I am very well pleased with all aspects of their health system. I am trusting Dr Jacob Blatt and Dr Melissa Burroughs with my life.
February 3, 2024
5
Everyone is great!
February 4, 2024
5
A very positive visit.
February 1, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt and staff are awesome!
January 27, 2024
5
Excellent explanations of my Afib.
January 24, 2024
5
I am so appreciative to this practice and to Dr. Blatt. From the office staff, to the MA, the nurses, and the doctor himself my care was stellar. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Everything was explained so thoroughly and I was involved every step of the way.
January 15, 2024
5
Both the technician and Dr. Blatt were excellent.
January 15, 2024
5
I've been very impressed with professionalism and care that they take. Thank you
January 7, 2024
5
He has a great educational background, practice & respectful of his patients.
December 30, 2023
5
love that they hear what you say and spend time with you.. they even stayed late to make sure he was put on the book for surgery
December 16, 2023
4
It was my first visit with Dr. Blatt. He was very attentive and seemed quite competent. As our doctor/patient relationship grows I will be more able to give feedback on his practice.
January 26, 2024
1
Worse experience I ever had
March 24, 2024
1
Worse experience I ever had
March 24, 2024
4
It was my first visit with Dr. Blatt. He was very attentive and seemed quite competent. As our doctor/patient relationship grows I will be more able to give feedback on his practice.
January 26, 2024
5
Very informative. Left with better understanding of my situation and a direction to take for corrective action if I so choose.
April 12, 2024
5
Very Professional and caring
April 3, 2024
5
I was impressed with the way Dr. Blatt explained everything to me that I needed to know and more to in terms that I could understand. I think he's a very good doctor and I trust him.
March 31, 2024
5
The nurse was awesome and the doctor himself was a great doctor and explained everything very well.
March 31, 2024
5
Doctors and practice are timely. No waiting for hours to see doctors.
March 30, 2024
5
Very professional and caring.
March 23, 2024
5
The front office staff seemed unenthusiastic about interacting with patients.
March 22, 2024
5
We appreciate Dr. Blatt taking additional time with us as my dad is 91 years old and I came in from Maryland and my brother came in from Canada and we're just trying to get - just make sure that we know what's going on with our dad's health. So I really appreciate the time he spent with us.
March 15, 2024
5
The team at Wellstar Douglas Heart Care are top notched. They are very attentive and show that they care. You feel like you are their only patient. Dr. Blatt is very good at his profession. He takes a thorough approach with his patients. I was there for a pre-op for an Ablation procedure. Dr. Blatt made me feel very comfortable and confident about the Ablation procedure. I am thankful for such a warm and welcoming Team of professionals.
March 14, 2024
5
Only issue is being sent to get procedures that Medicare doesn't cover with hundreds of dollars in excess - wasted trip, time, & gas ... we should be told in advance ... that's the only thing somebody in the office is dropping the ball on ... otherwise, staff is great ...
March 13, 2024
5
Excellent patient education
February 28, 2024
5
Very satisfying I know I am and good Hands Thanks and God bless the personal who take care of us In need ?
February 16, 2024
5
Great
February 15, 2024
5
Yes, Dr. Blatt did a fine job. I like the staff and everything was handled professionally. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
I felt really confident after my visit with Dr. Blatt.
February 12, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best!!!
February 10, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was amazing. He explained everything in detail and made me feel comfortable . I will definitely recommend him to others.
February 8, 2024
5
The experience reaffirmed my belief in the medical field.
February 8, 2024
5
I have now been to three locations of WellStar. I am very well pleased with all aspects of their health system. I am trusting Dr Jacob Blatt and Dr Melissa Burroughs with my life.
February 3, 2024
5
Everyone is great!
February 4, 2024
5
A very positive visit.
February 1, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt and staff are awesome!
January 27, 2024
5
Excellent explanations of my Afib.
January 24, 2024
5
I am so appreciative to this practice and to Dr. Blatt. From the office staff, to the MA, the nurses, and the doctor himself my care was stellar. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Everything was explained so thoroughly and I was involved every step of the way.
January 15, 2024
5
Both the technician and Dr. Blatt were excellent.
January 15, 2024
5
I've been very impressed with professionalism and care that they take. Thank you
January 7, 2024
5
He has a great educational background, practice & respectful of his patients.
December 30, 2023
5
love that they hear what you say and spend time with you.. they even stayed late to make sure he was put on the book for surgery
December 16, 2023
5
Very informative. Left with better understanding of my situation and a direction to take for corrective action if I so choose.
April 12, 2024
5
Very Professional and caring
April 3, 2024
5
I was impressed with the way Dr. Blatt explained everything to me that I needed to know and more to in terms that I could understand. I think he's a very good doctor and I trust him.
March 31, 2024
5
The nurse was awesome and the doctor himself was a great doctor and explained everything very well.
March 31, 2024
5
Doctors and practice are timely. No waiting for hours to see doctors.
March 30, 2024
1
Worse experience I ever had
March 24, 2024
5
Very professional and caring.
March 23, 2024
5
The front office staff seemed unenthusiastic about interacting with patients.
March 22, 2024
5
We appreciate Dr. Blatt taking additional time with us as my dad is 91 years old and I came in from Maryland and my brother came in from Canada and we're just trying to get - just make sure that we know what's going on with our dad's health. So I really appreciate the time he spent with us.
March 15, 2024
5
The team at Wellstar Douglas Heart Care are top notched. They are very attentive and show that they care. You feel like you are their only patient. Dr. Blatt is very good at his profession. He takes a thorough approach with his patients. I was there for a pre-op for an Ablation procedure. Dr. Blatt made me feel very comfortable and confident about the Ablation procedure. I am thankful for such a warm and welcoming Team of professionals.
March 14, 2024
5
Only issue is being sent to get procedures that Medicare doesn't cover with hundreds of dollars in excess - wasted trip, time, & gas ... we should be told in advance ... that's the only thing somebody in the office is dropping the ball on ... otherwise, staff is great ...
March 13, 2024
5
Excellent patient education
February 28, 2024
5
Yes, Dr. Blatt did a fine job. I like the staff and everything was handled professionally. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Very satisfying I know I am and good Hands Thanks and God bless the personal who take care of us In need ?
February 16, 2024
5
Great
February 15, 2024
5
I felt really confident after my visit with Dr. Blatt.
February 12, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best!!!
February 10, 2024
5
The experience reaffirmed my belief in the medical field.
February 8, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was amazing. He explained everything in detail and made me feel comfortable . I will definitely recommend him to others.
February 8, 2024
5
Everyone is great!
February 4, 2024
5
I have now been to three locations of WellStar. I am very well pleased with all aspects of their health system. I am trusting Dr Jacob Blatt and Dr Melissa Burroughs with my life.
February 3, 2024
5
A very positive visit.
February 1, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt and staff are awesome!
January 27, 2024
4
It was my first visit with Dr. Blatt. He was very attentive and seemed quite competent. As our doctor/patient relationship grows I will be more able to give feedback on his practice.
January 26, 2024
5
Excellent explanations of my Afib.
January 24, 2024
5
I am so appreciative to this practice and to Dr. Blatt. From the office staff, to the MA, the nurses, and the doctor himself my care was stellar. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Everything was explained so thoroughly and I was involved every step of the way.
January 15, 2024
5
Both the technician and Dr. Blatt were excellent.
January 15, 2024
5
I've been very impressed with professionalism and care that they take. Thank you
January 7, 2024
5
He has a great educational background, practice & respectful of his patients.
December 30, 2023
5
love that they hear what you say and spend time with you.. they even stayed late to make sure he was put on the book for surgery
December 16, 2023
5
love that they hear what you say and spend time with you.. they even stayed late to make sure he was put on the book for surgery
December 16, 2023
5
He has a great educational background, practice & respectful of his patients.
December 30, 2023
5
I've been very impressed with professionalism and care that they take. Thank you
January 7, 2024
5
Both the technician and Dr. Blatt were excellent.
January 15, 2024
5
I am so appreciative to this practice and to Dr. Blatt. From the office staff, to the MA, the nurses, and the doctor himself my care was stellar. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Everything was explained so thoroughly and I was involved every step of the way.
January 15, 2024
5
Excellent explanations of my Afib.
January 24, 2024
4
It was my first visit with Dr. Blatt. He was very attentive and seemed quite competent. As our doctor/patient relationship grows I will be more able to give feedback on his practice.
January 26, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt and staff are awesome!
January 27, 2024
5
A very positive visit.
February 1, 2024
5
I have now been to three locations of WellStar. I am very well pleased with all aspects of their health system. I am trusting Dr Jacob Blatt and Dr Melissa Burroughs with my life.
February 3, 2024
5
Everyone is great!
February 4, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt was amazing. He explained everything in detail and made me feel comfortable . I will definitely recommend him to others.
February 8, 2024
5
The experience reaffirmed my belief in the medical field.
February 8, 2024
5
Dr. Blatt is the best!!!
February 10, 2024
5
I felt really confident after my visit with Dr. Blatt.
February 12, 2024
5
Great
February 15, 2024
5
Very satisfying I know I am and good Hands Thanks and God bless the personal who take care of us In need ?
February 16, 2024
5
Yes, Dr. Blatt did a fine job. I like the staff and everything was handled professionally. Thank you.
February 16, 2024
5
Excellent patient education
February 28, 2024
5
Only issue is being sent to get procedures that Medicare doesn't cover with hundreds of dollars in excess - wasted trip, time, & gas ... we should be told in advance ... that's the only thing somebody in the office is dropping the ball on ... otherwise, staff is great ...
March 13, 2024
5
The team at Wellstar Douglas Heart Care are top notched. They are very attentive and show that they care. You feel like you are their only patient. Dr. Blatt is very good at his profession. He takes a thorough approach with his patients. I was there for a pre-op for an Ablation procedure. Dr. Blatt made me feel very comfortable and confident about the Ablation procedure. I am thankful for such a warm and welcoming Team of professionals.
March 14, 2024
5
We appreciate Dr. Blatt taking additional time with us as my dad is 91 years old and I came in from Maryland and my brother came in from Canada and we're just trying to get - just make sure that we know what's going on with our dad's health. So I really appreciate the time he spent with us.
March 15, 2024
5
The front office staff seemed unenthusiastic about interacting with patients.
March 22, 2024
5
Very professional and caring.
March 23, 2024
1
Worse experience I ever had
March 24, 2024
5
Doctors and practice are timely. No waiting for hours to see doctors.
March 30, 2024
5
The nurse was awesome and the doctor himself was a great doctor and explained everything very well.
March 31, 2024
5
I was impressed with the way Dr. Blatt explained everything to me that I needed to know and more to in terms that I could understand. I think he's a very good doctor and I trust him.
March 31, 2024
5
Very Professional and caring
April 3, 2024
5
Very informative. Left with better understanding of my situation and a direction to take for corrective action if I so choose.
April 12, 2024
Publications and Articles
JohnCare
John Petrick loves the simple things in life. He revels in time spent with family, reeling in a big catch and feeling the crisp wind in his face during a morning bike ride.
However, for a man that enjoys such simple pleasures, John’s heart health is quite complicated. For a long time, his well-being felt like a puzzle that no one could quite figure out.
John’s complex heart issues first began over two decades ago, when he nearly died after his heart suddenly went into an abnormal rhythm.
After the life-threatening heart episode, specialists in California diagnosed him with ventricular tachycardia (VT), a severe heart condition in which abnormal electrical signals cause the heart to beat faster. Then later, he was also diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and rapid heart rhythm that can cause heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
From defibrillators to heart surgeries, John and his Californian care team worked hard to manage the ups and downs of his heart conditions. But after spending years in the Golden State, John was ready to take on a new adventure: moving over 2,000 miles away to Georgia.
“The decision to move to Georgia was difficult because of my heart conditions,” John shared. “I needed a doctor who would really take the time to sort everything out.”
Luckily, it wasn’t long before John was connected with an entire team of Wellstar heart experts delivering comprehensive care all within the same health system.
Finding the right rhythm
Before being referred for specialty care by his Wellstar primary care provider, John briefly received heart care from another health system in Georgia. However, he had some reservations about his treatment.
“Honestly, it wasn’t the level of care—especially in terms of empathy—that I was used to,” he admitted. “And that’s a scary situation when you have a condition like mine.”
That was never a problem at Wellstar. As soon as he met with Wellstar Health System Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology Dr. Narendra Kanuru, John knew the physician was in his corner.
“I could tell Dr. Kanuru really took the time to study my case,” John said, remembering his first visit with the specialist. “He recited my medical history from the last 20 years, without having to look at any papers.”
Since then, they have developed a great healthcare partnership, always keeping an open line of communication.
“I feel so comfortable expressing any fears or apprehensions about my conditions or treatment with Dr. Kanuru. He’s always very receptive,” John shared. “His level of empathy, professional expertise and ability to communicate and understand me is just as valuable as his technical, medical skills.”
Along with Dr. Kanuru’s expertise, Wellstar Cardiologist Dr. David Caras provides an essential complement to John’s cardiovascular care. While a cardiac electrophysiologist hones in on the functional and rhythmic areas of the heart, a cardiologist offers a broad spectrum of heart care.
While each focusing on their areas of expertise, the two heart specialists collaborate to create the best treatment plan for John, and adjust it along the way.
“Dr. Kanuru and Dr. Caras work together as a team,” John said. “It’s truly remarkable and beautiful. Often, I’ll go to see one of the doctors and they’ll mention a conversation they had about me with the other recently.”